Aboriginal Education Committee Guide and Self-reflection
Aboriginal Education Committee
A guide to establishing a effective Aboriginal Education Committee
Rationale
This guide and self-reflection provides schools with key information and examples of strategies and processes that could guide the effective establishment, governance and monitoring of an Aboriginal Education Committee within their school.
The development of this resource ensures that the voices of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff, students, families and communities are heard in the decision-making processes that occur within a school. Through strong relationships, collaboration, and partnerships with all other members of the whole school community we will see Aboriginal students achieve their aspirations and educational potential.
The Aboriginal Education Committee should be an active and sustainable leadership group with a school established in consultation and collaboration with the Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) and/or relevant community groups to identify various strategies and/or initiatives contextually appropriate to the local whole school community. The Aboriginal Education Committee, partners with the school executive team and will provide support to the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
Alignment to system priorities and/or needs:
Advance equitable outcomes, opportunities and experiences through providing broad, inclusive and rich curriculum. Our commitment to equity and excellence means every student can learn, grow and belong at school. They do this in a safe and inclusive environment that celebrates the strength of our vibrant, diverse and multicultural community.
The NSW Department of Education is committed to being a strong culturally responsive and inclusive education system where every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner and student is known, valued, and cared for to learn, grow, and belong. Our commitment to creating an equitable and outstanding education system affirms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education is everybody's business
Alignment to School Excellence Framework:
This resource aligns with the School Excellence Framework theme 'community engagement' by establishing an effective Aboriginal Education Committee and following the guidelines that are provided within this resource, a school can demonstrate that it has a strong culture of inclusion that reflects the richness and diversity of the wider school community. There is a shared commitment to school priorities which support the success of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and the school partners with the Aboriginal community to support equitable outcomes.
Consulted with:
NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc (NSW AECG).
Reviewed by:
Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate.
Created/last updated:
June 2025.
Anticipated resource review date:
This resource will be reviewed in June 2026. To ensure ongoing improvement of this resource, feedback on this resource can be provided via the survey or QR code below.
